UK's readiness to host a baseball regional, the Cats' pursuit of Jarren Williams, lots more football recruiting news, SEC football chatter and looming decisions from Kevin Knox, Cam Johnson and Mo Bamba.
All of that's in Friday's CatsIllustrated.com Newsstand.
Content at Cats Illustrated
RECRUITING: The latest on UK's pursuit of Jarren Williams. CatsIllustrated.com's most recent update following Darin Hinshaw and Vince Marrow's trip to Central Gwinnett (premium).
RECRUITING: One of Michigan's top prospects lists UK among ten favorites. DeAndre Square made his favorites known on Twitter.
RECRUITING: Tracking several underclassmen at Good Counsel. The school that has been home to Naasir Watkins and Joshua Paschal is home to younger players the Cats are tracking closely (premium).
BASEBALL: Pop out for at least two weeks. Kentucky's bullpen will be shorthanded for a few games.
RECRUITING: Kentucky making a move with a Rivals100 lineman. One of the Midwest's top offensive linemen has visited Kentucky and the Cats are very high on his list.
BASEBALL: "We're ready" to host baseball regional, Barnhart tells CatsIllustrated.com. Derek Terry spoke with Kentucky's athletics director about a pressing topic not many thought we'd be talking about.
Top discussion threads
House of Blue: Knox's decision
House of Blue: Alabama offers two UK targets in Ohio
House of Blue: QB recruiting... Last Thursday update
House of Blue: Alternate options for watching UK games
House of Blue: Cam Johnson interview
House of Blue: Two Kroger logos on the field?
House of Blue: Barnhart on hosting a baseball regional
House of Blue: Fran Curci on Kroger Field
House of Blue: Luke Wright placed on scholarship
House of Blue: Kentucky making a move with Rivals100 OL
Rupp Rafters: Knox makes the call on Saturday
Rupp Rafters: Why did Joe B. Hall stop coaching?
Rupp Rafters: Lonzo Ball unveils $495 shoe
Rupp Rafters: Cam Johnson talks about UK's pitch and upcoming visits
Rupp Rafters: ESPN fires woman on maternity leave
Rupp Rafters: Bamba decision now a coin flip
Rupp Rafters: Fraschilla confident Diallo's a first round pick
Top fan posts
"There are two questions facing Snell: 1. What, if any, effect will losing Toth have on the UK offensive line? 2. What, if any, effect did Boom Williams have on the success of Snell?
If the offensive line play is as good or better then Snell should be pretty darn good. Next, you have to consider whether having Williams helped or hurt him. Williams was a home run threat that played the first part of many games and Snell came in as the fresh back and mowed down some tired teams. Not trying to discredit what he did, but that was often how it played out. So, how will he do for the entire game? Logically you'd think he'd do better because he gets more touches, but he might also not be as effective running against defenses that are fresh. Having some backups to help keep Snell fresh will also be pretty key."
Link: Comebakatz3 on Benny Snell in 2017 (Wildcat Lair)
"Hmm... "Big Dog Vince Marrows Kroger Field" yes, yes that will suffice"
Link: OleanderBlue on Vince Marrow (House of Blue)
"I guess this is why Cal is paid the big bucks. If Knox goes elsewhere, if I were Johnson, I wouldn't want to go to UK as the backup plan just b/c they didn't get the guy they wanted. Obviously I don't have inside knowledge of the situation and how Cal is selling and/or stalling a commitment while he waits for Knox."
Link: BankerCat12 on Cam Johnson/Kevin Knox (House of Blue)
"Cal is the master at saying things the right way though. My guess is he told him he wanted him regardless, but encouraged him to take his time to see how things shook out with recruits & kids entering the draft. Made it sound like it was for his benefit, which of course it is."
Link: jpross on Cam Johnson/Kevin Knox (House of Blue)
"Bama has exactly 1 player from OH on their roster - The WR Kief that we recruited and he chose Bama over us. 4-star, will be a junior this fall and he has barely played. They may like a couple OH guys each year, but obviously they don't take or offer many OH guys."
Link: TNTUK on Alabama recruiting UK targets (House of Blue)
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